Drivers asked to avoid Washington, east of Fourth St.

Published 9:28 am, Thursday, August 6, 2015

Washington Boulevard from Victoria Street to Houston St. is closed today and tomorrow to through traffic, according to a release from the City of Beaumont. Local access will be available.

The railroad crossing on Washington Boulevard between S.P. Road and Avenue F, however, will be closed to all traffic.

This closure will allow the Union Pacific Railroad to widen the crossing in conjunction with the Washington Boulevard Capital Project to widen the road, according to the city's release.

Motorists may detour this closure via Houston Street, Corley Avenue, and Victoria Street. In order to mitigate traffic congestion, motorists are advised to avoid using Washington Boulevard east of 4th Street if their travel plans permit them to do so. Motorists are asked to be aware of all detour signs, advance warnings including other signage, and travel with caution.